Volvo, never shy about throwing some of Sweden’s finest technology into its cars, has just released an update for its ‘On Call’ system that now allows smartwatches to control functions of the car. No, you can’t drive purely from your watch. Owners of an Apple or Android smartwatch can now […]
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Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup to be based on new Tuscon?
We’re edging closer and closer to finding out whether or not Hyundai is going to produce its first ute, inspired by the Santa Cruz concept. The model would take the form of the Santa Cruz concept, which was unveiled at this year’s Detroit Motor Show. Scott Margason, Hyundai America’s director […]
Is this the new-look 2016 Mazda BT-50?
An image of what appears to be the 2016 Mazda BT-50 facelift has hit the web, showing its new-look front end. This year is shaping up to be a memorable one for the ultra-competitive commercial ute sector. All-new versions of the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton, as well […]
Video: Potential BMW M4 ‘GTS’ spotted on Nurburgring
An interesting BMW M4 prototype has been spotted on the Nurburgring again, dubbed the BMW M4 GTS. It’s set to be a lightweight, more focused version of the M4. BMW M fans will remember the previous-gen M3 GTS, with its bright orange paint, slightly tweaked engine, and partially stripped-out cabin. […]
Harman buys Bang & Olufsen Automotive audio brand
One of the best high-end car sound system producers, Bang & Olufsen Automotive, has been bought out by Harman Industrial Industries. Bang & Olufsen, in our opinion, sits as the pinnacle automotive audio system provider. The stereo units, usually only fitted to really high-end vehicles such as Aston Martin models, […]
New-look 2016 Toyota LandCruiser revealed in more detail
Following last week’s leaked front end image of the facelifted LandCruiser 200, more pictures have emerged on social media showing the exterior in full. First posted by Instagram user @hamad1two3, the images come from what appears to be a Japanese Domestic Market brochure. Although, it is not yet confirmed if […]
2015 Nissan Navara NP300 now on sale in Australia
Nissan has introduced its all-new NP300 Navara for the Australian market, with all local pricing, specifications and fuel consumption figures released. Competition is heating up in the commercial utility segment, with all major players sharpening their tools this year. The Navara will have to fend off the new HiLux, a […]
Video: High-performance Abarth 500X spotted on the streets?
A mysterious Fiat 500 Abarth has been spotted testing on the streets in Italy, based on what appears to be the Fiat 500X crossover. We heard rumours before that Fiat might introduce a hotted up version of its new 500X. Now it seems confirmed. We can spot a number of […]